Crime Rate in Alum Rock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alum Rock

The total recorded crimes in Alum Rock, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 223 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alum Rock crime rate of 1.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Alum Rock, encompassing approximately 126,159 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (120) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
Alum Rock Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

How safe is Alum Rock?

To understand the safety of Alum Rock, we need to analyze Alum Rock crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Alum Rock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2360 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Alum Rock witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Alum Rock had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,214 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Alum Rock witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Alum Rock has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Alum Rock Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Alum Rock has recorded 223 crimes with crime rate of 1.77 ranking 23th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Alum Rock crimes were 2,360. The crime rate of Alum Rock in 2024 was 18.71 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alum Rock were around 2,214 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.55 (year) or 1.46 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alum Rock)CrimesRank (Alum Rock)CrimesRank (Alum Rock)
Ladywood2,352 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter613 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells501 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate544 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green383 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green348 74,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross361 63,794 73,799 7
Harborne267 143,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston307 83,318 83,513 9
Bournville & Cotteridge301 92,787 142,898 13
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East298 113,091 103,342 10
Perry Barr299 102,775 152,912 12
Bromford & Hodge Hill277 122,637 202,988 11
Erdington258 152,863 112,861 14
Bartley Green252 162,842 122,832 15
Aston230 222,794 132,611 19
Sutton Trinity270 132,673 182,456 23
Moseley244 182,774 162,814 16
Sheldon220 242,744 172,804 17
Longbridge & West Heath244 172,639 192,522 21
Kingstanding198 272,549 212,701 18
Brandwood & King's Heath237 192,389 242,419 24
Bordesley Green180 312,545 222,529 20
Quinton237 201,932 332,104 31
Yardley West & Stechford236 212,097 282,117 30
Weoley & Selly Oak169 352,383 252,488 22
Handsworth208 262,441 232,398 25
Sparkhill209 252,070 292,281 27
Hall Green North142 431,918 352,286 26
Newtown178 322,149 271,965 34
Bournbrook & Selly Park198 281,963 321,570 47
Billesley175 331,928 342,155 29
Heartlands194 291,548 441,678 41
Frankley Great Park190 302,042 301,667 42
Edgbaston153 382,015 311,553 49
Northfield152 391,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood170 341,722 372,037 33
King's Norton South148 411,706 381,933 35
Small Heath150 401,652 401,872 36
Holyhead113 491,791 361,764 39
Tyseley & Hay Mills158 361,637 411,800 38
Oscott147 421,485 471,825 37
Lozells156 371,518 461,600 45
Pype Hayes129 461,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey102 541,603 421,656 43
Birchfield141 441,557 431,569 48
Ward End112 511,406 501,637 44
Highter's Heath135 451,405 511,392 50
South Yardley113 501,444 491,596 46
Sutton Reddicap125 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West124 481,447 481,375 52
Shard End101 551,293 531,382 51
Perry Common106 521,290 541,275 57
Garretts Green106 531,098 591,313 55
Castle Vale100 561,215 561,334 54
Stirchley89 601,266 551,158 60
King's Norton North84 621,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill91 581,197 571,263 58
Rubery & Rednal92 57933 621,083 63
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 631,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross90 59869 641,111 62
Druids Heath & Monyhull86 611,052 601,141 61
Yardley East65 65921 63906 64
Sutton Four Oaks72 64623 66645 66
Sutton Wylde Green51 66742 65730 65
Hall Green South35 69452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley37 67472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green36 68426 69492 69

Alum Rock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 120 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (96 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 106 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (102 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (96 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025120
June 2025114
May 202593
April 202587
March 202596
February 2025106
January 202588
December 202496
November 2024102
October 2024102
September 202496
August 20241

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202510
May 202517
April 202515
March 202514
February 20259
January 202511
December 202414
November 202412
October 202413
September 202416

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 202510
April 20257
March 202514
February 20258
January 202513
December 202412
November 202411
October 202410
September 20248

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 69 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20259
April 20252
March 202510
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 20242

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202514
April 202513
March 202513
February 202519
January 202511
December 202413
November 202410
October 202411
September 202413

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202515
May 202519
April 202523
March 202513
February 202519
January 202510
December 202414
November 202410
October 202422
September 20246

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202514
April 20258
March 202511
February 202513
January 202518
December 202412
November 202424
October 202412
September 202415

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20254
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257
January 20253
December 202410
November 20243
October 20247
September 20248

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20259
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242

High Crime Locations Alum Rock in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Alum Rock postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Bowyer Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
5. Highfield Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Malthouse Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Dysons Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. St Kilda'S Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1

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